Jacksonville State University

Visiting Instructor, Art Foundations

Jacksonville State University is seeking applicants for a Visiting Instructor of Art Foundations. The Visiting Instructor of Art Foundations in the Department of Art and Design is a temporary, non-tenure-track position that provides educational support to freshman and sophomore art students pursuing BFA and BA degree paths. Responsibilities include serving as the Foundations Area Coordinator for the Department of Art and Design and teaching a 4/3 course load, including Drawing, Design, Digital Literacy, and Portfolio Review.

The Department of Art + Design at Jacksonville State University, is accredited by NASAD, and offers an MFA in Visual Communication Design and BA and BFA degrees in Studio Art and Art History with concentrations in Ceramics, Illustration, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, and Printmaking. The department also offers minors in Studio Art, Photography, and Art History.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of critical issues in higher education as they relate to the freshman experience and student retention. Strong drawing and design skills; ability to teach foundational studio practices and prepare students for advanced work in their concentration areas. Ability to coordinate the efforts of Graduate Teaching Assistants and full- and part-time instructors to deliver engaging and supportive learning experiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires an MFA from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV, teaching philosophy and unofficial transcripts to be considered for the position.  Official transcripts will be required upon hire. 

Instructions to Applicants:

To demonstrate a record of professional and creative accomplishment, creative work samples are required to be submitted in a digital portfolio. Submission of 20 samples of creative work in pdf or URL format, and 20 samples of students' work in pdf or URL format are required. Send pdf or URL to blafferty@jsu.edu. If samples of student work are unavailable, please explain in the cover letter.

The position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025.

About Jax State

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to almost 10,000 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.

Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education.  More than 40 online programs are offered.  The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.

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